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R19 PRR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,744 mi
Last recorded125,744 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 PRR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 125,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 123,453 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 121,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner door sill corroded

Offside inner door sill corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 121,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner door sill corroded

Offside inner door sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 119,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe after flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 118,581 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 116,574 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 114,900 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 112,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 110,580 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 108,873 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 108,873 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 108,795 miles

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 108,578 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 108,391 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 108,216 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 107,858 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 107,502 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 107,043 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 99,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 99,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 87,816 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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R19 PRR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 76,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R19 PRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R19 PRR registered?

R19 PRR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R19 PRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 PRR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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